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Do you want to make life better for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse?

Galop, the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, is seeking an individual with a background in finance, and a proven ability to manage projects, a team and relationships with stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone self-driven, energetic and proactive looking to take on the challenge and responsibility of managing a small finance team in an organisation making a difference in the lives of LGBT+ survivors of abuse and violence.

Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called conversion therapies. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do.

At Galop, we believe in equity and understand the importance of inclusion for staff with a wide range of lived experience. No matter your age, race, faith, orientation, gender identity, disability, or class, we want you to feel welcome here. To that end Galop has a multi-year Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion plan in place, currently focusing on equity and inclusion for trans staff and staff members of colour. We are committed to listening and learning, and to constant improvement. We believe it is our job to make sure that all our staff, particularly those from minoritised backgrounds, feel welcome, safe, and able to thrive at Galop.

Galop is a charity registered in England and Wales, with around £4m of income and 65 employees.

About the Role

As the Financial Controller you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and report into the Chief Executive Officer. You will lead a small team and manage the relationship with our existing outsourced finance team, payroll provider and auditors to deliver high quality professional finance services to the charity. You will be responsible for the financial systems and processes and ensuring the quality and timeliness of work delivered.

Galop has gone through a period of rapid growth and you will be continuing the work to align its financial practices to its new operating model. Personally, you will be resilient and driven to develop, implement and improve financial policies. You will be working with the Treasurer and SLT to improve financial management and controls. Your financial analysis and reporting skills will be exceptional and you’ll have the ability to manage people setting clear goals and priorities for your team whilst providing support and challenge where needed.

You will work closely with other teams to establish regular, clear, and consistent channels of communication at all levels within the organisation. You will build and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and their teams and will; improve the understanding of charity’s performance; influence decision-making; deliver analysis and insight on business opportunities and support options and scenarios planning including funding applications.  

Location

Hybrid – this role requires some working days to be in our central London office, and some days working from home.

Hours

0.8 - 1 FTE, Part-time (28 hours per week) or Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract

Permanent

Reports to:

Ben Kernighan – Interim CEO

Salary

Salary scale - £47,369.25 - £54,010.33 (including inner London Weighting of £4,129.42 which is available to staff who live in London and/or work from the Galop office in central London). Dependent on experience and pro-rated for part time roles. 

Closing Date

Applications should be submitted by midnight on Sunday 4th August 2024.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis with the first sets during week commencing July 22nd. Further rounds will be conducted through August.

Please visit our website to apply. 

The Director of Finance and Operations is at the heart of Severn Wye’s programmes to tackle climate change and fuel poverty. By ensuring the effective management of the charity’s finances and core services you will guarantee all our programmes grow and have real impact. 

The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for the good financial management and smooth operations of Severn Wye. In turn ensuring Severn Wye projects and programmes are as effective and efficient as they can be in tackling Climate Change and Fuel poverty through the energy system. Responsibilities include finance management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting to the board of trustees, producing annual accounts, liaison with auditors and acting in the role of Company Secretary. The role manages a staff team responsible for HR, Health and Safety, GDPR, office management and legal compliance.

The role reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the executive team, sharing collective responsibility to deliver Severn Wye’s work and plan for its future.

The successful candidate will have substantial management and financial experience, with relevant accountancy qualifications, preferably with a proven track record in the charity sector.

In return for your skills and hard work we offer a competitive salary, training and a company pension scheme. If you’re looking to strengthen your career, broaden your experience and contribute to a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.

This role will include 

• Organisational development and management:
• In partnership with the CEO, the executive team and Trustees, ensuring the development and implementation of the charity’s strategic plan.
• Being an active member of the charity’s leadership team and play a proactive role in the management of the charity.
• Being responsible for financial planning, budget setting and financial reporting.
• Ensuring operational support is effective, to review and develop organisational systems and ensure staff are well supported to be able to work effectively. 

 Finance:

• Developing and managing the charity’s financial processes, reviewing and developing policies, procedures and systems to ensure sound financial management and control.
• Being responsible for all financial reporting including preparing annual budget, quarterly reports for trustees, monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasting.
• Being responsible for all project fund reporting, income, budget planning, resources and staff planning.
• Preparing for and liaising re annual audit with the charity’s auditors, ensuring the preparation of the annual accounts for audit and ensure compliance with any audit recommendations.
• Overseeing effective financial record keeping and reporting, including to the Board and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the development team with bid writing including developing budgets and providing financial reports for bids or fundraising.
• Adhering to the Financial Regulations and to good financial practice.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Line management:

• Managing a team delivering day to day financial, HR, office management functions.

Operations:

• Overseeing all areas of the charities operational support including responsibility for:
  • HR.
  • H&S and Safeguarding.
  • Office infrastructure,
  • Policies & procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with employment, company and charity law.
• Ensuring Operational overhead expenditure is kept within budget.

Governance:

• Acting as Company Secretary, to attend Board meetings and providing secretariat support.
• Supporting the CEO and Trustees in all matters relating to the governance of the charity.
• Making the Annual Returns to Companies House and Charity Commission.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are looking for someone with 

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant, ACA, CCAB or CIMA;
• Proven experience of organisational financial management;
• Proven ability to think strategically and lead on organisational improvement;
• Experience of managing the HR requirements of an organisation;
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with an ability to communicate and translate complex financial matters to non-financial staff and stakeholders 

Desirable skills and experience include 

• Understanding of charity accounting, VAT, the charity SORP, the Charities Act, tax, payroll, National Insurance and pensions legislation
• Understanding of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
• Sound knowledge of regulation and legislation affecting charities including H&S, Safeguarding, GDPR.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Trustees, colleagues and external advisors
• Proven experience of leading continuous improvement in relation to finance, HR, IT, & relevant areas
• Experience of managing and developing staff
• Ability to demonstrate a positive approach and to champion organisational change
• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make recommendations to the management team
• Experience of using accounting software (we use Iplicit & Sage Payroll)
• Ability to implement and improve financial & HR management systems
• Excellent Excel skills in formulating and linking spreadsheets
• Commitment to Severn Wye’s charitable objectives, core values and strategic direction 

Severn Wye Energy Agency is a charity working in Wales and England with a vision to live in a stable climate with energy for all.

We achieve this by working with people to overcome fuel poverty and act on climate change by putting energy at the heart of everything we do. 

We work with residents and households to help them use energy more efficiently and lead healthier, more affordable lives. We work with businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. We work with communities to help them meet the challenges of the future, take control of their energy use and implement ideas that reduce fuel poverty and energy use. We work in research and development to pilot innovative renewable technologies. We work with local authorities, government departments and policymakers to promote environmental sustainability through renewable energy and low carbon development. 

Are you looking for an empowering role that truly impacts lives? We are looking for a committed and highly motivated CEO who is confident and excited about leading a small ambitious national Charity which povides support to PKD patients, their carers and renal clinicians in the UK.

In recent years the PKD Charity UK has expanded its funding of supporting our Community with a world class support service and innovative research through its own fundraising efforts and by leveraging strategic partnerships. We are now launching a consortium with key partners which will further enhance our ability to support groundbreaking research which may one day lead to genuine disease modifying treatments for PKD.

Our organisation is supported by a dedicated team of staff and trustees including several patients with PKD and individuals with family members affected by PKD. The job opening sadly results from unexpected passing of our former CEO who led the organisation with distinction for the last 12 years. Currently, we are operating under an interim management arrangement. 

You will be driven by a desire to work with our team, partners and trustees to ensure the success of the charity and by communicating the level of activity and successful leveraging of resources into addressing PKD.

The role is primarily remote with a requirement to travel to events and meetings mainly in the UK with occasional travel throughout Europe and other regions.

As the CEO, you will be responsible for:

• Strategic Leadership: Providing visionary leadership and direction for the charity.
• Team Management: Motivating and leading the staff to achieve our mission.
• Representation: Acting as the primary spokesperson for PKD Charity UK to supporters, healthcare professionals, and partner organisations.
• Support Services: Ensuring the delivery of our world-class support services.
• Research Leadership: Leading and proactively involving yourself in our research initiatives.
• Patient Involvement: Ensuring first-class patient involvement in our research programmes.
• Networking: Liaising with and representing our charity within European and worldwide rare disease partner networks.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of medical research and patient advocacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Experience in strategic planning and financial management.

We are flexible in considering part time working options from 3 days a week to full time for this role with salary pro rated. 

About the PKD Charity.

Founded in 2000, we’re the first and only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of an estimated 70,000 individuals and their families affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the UK.

PKD is a range of life-threatening inherited conditions that can cause kidney failure and affect other organs in the body such as the liver, brain, heart and bowels. Most people with PKD live with an uncertain prognosis, intermittent pain and infections, and then have to undergo life-saving dialysis or transplant in their 50s. A few babies have a rare form of PKD which results in death during pregnancy or shortly after birth; surviving children often have to have either a kidney or liver transplant before the age of 10.

We provide reliable, accredited information, advice and personalised support. We raise awareness of the burden of PKD, both clinical and psychosocial. We fund research aimed at understanding more about PKD and the discovery of therapies that will improve quality and longevity of life.

The Board of Trustees are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by PKD and have the skills and experience to lead our charity to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role by clicking the Quick Apply button below.

About Reprieve

Reprieve is a human rights NGO founded in 1999 which uses strategic interventions (using the law, policy work and public advocacy) to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society, as it is in their cases that human rights are most swiftly jettisoned and the rule of law is cast aside. We seek to promote and protect the rights of those facing the death penalty around the world, and those who are the victims of extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”, with a focus on arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial executions.

The Interim Deputy Executive Director will join the brilliant senior leadership team at Reprieve to help build and lead the work of the organization.

About this role

The Interim Deputy Executive Director will join the brilliant senior leadership team at Reprieve to help build and lead the work of the organization, in particular working closely with one of our Joint Executive Directors while the other is on parental leave.

Reprieve is a human rights NGO founded in 1999 which uses strategic interventions (using the law, policy work and public advocacy) to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.

The Interim Deputy Executive Director’s responsibilities will include managing senior staff at Reprieve, including the Directors of Casework, Advocacy and Policy, and working with the Joint Executive Director to oversee Reprieve’s Fundraising and Finances, its Governance and Board relationships, and its HR and Operations functions.

The ideal candidate will ideally have experience of leadership of a small to medium size human rights or similar charity, preferably with some international operations. They will have exceptionally strong management and people management skills, excellent judgment, proven ability to lead teams to achieve impact in their work, and an understanding of charity governance and finance issues.

Contract, location and salary

This is an interim, 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 2 days per week from the London office and the rest of the week from home. 

The salary is £80,000 per annum plus up to 5% employee matched pension contribution. 

Full details and how to apply

Please see the JD and person specification for full details. Candidates should submit the application attached and on our website as a word document by 23:59 BST on 04 August, 2024. We anticipate holding first round, online interviews on 14, 15 and 16 August and second round, in-person interviews during week commencing 19 August.

Main duties Form a close working relationship with the COO, Senior Management Team, and Trustees Provide leadership on Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimise BeyondAutism financial performance

Take overall control of the accounting function Contribute to the development of BeyondAutism strategy challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial modelling, analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, and targets

Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth Ensure that all regulatory requirements are met including the Charity Commission, Ofsted, the Fundraising Regulator and Company Law

Take a lead role along with the COO in management of capital, investments and arranging of finance in accordance with Trustee strategy and policy Forecasting and managing cash.

Ensuring fee income is received promptly and suppliers are paid to terms Oversight of all contracts entered by the Charity Governance Support the Board on all financial matters and any financial risks facing the organisation Support the Finance Committee including agreeing the agenda for quarterly meetings with the treasurer/chair

Work with the COO, CEO, and Chair to prepare papers for the quarterly Board meetings, attending meetings with the COO and other members of SMT Ensuring that the Charity follows the Charity Governance Code All reporting to The Charity Commission, including the year-end return and management of any SIR required Oversight of contracts, including liaison with trustees and legal advisors where required Development and strategy Business analysis – evaluation of options as charity develops and monitoring progress Modelling costs and projections for new developments

Budget Lead the budget setting process, liaising effectively with each member of SMT Set and monitor KPI’s Presentation of Budget to Trustees Management accounts Ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of the month end results to the Exec team and budget holders

Review all accounts and add analysis and forecast Provide reporting against budget/forecast in summary and by department being aware of different cost classifications

Provide cash variance information and forecasting Monitor and report on compliance with banking covenants Provide executive summary reporting to Trustees Investigate variances and advise on appropriate action Management accounts

Instruct and work closely with the external auditor to ensure timely production of the Annual Report and Accounts working closely with Trustees as needed Preparation of audit schedules and other information required Reconcile the Annual Report and Accounts to the management accounts Prepare Trustee report and associated policies (reserves, investment, risk)

External reporting Reporting to external authorities – such as local authorities and ONS Charity Commission and Companies House returns and compliance Administration and relationships Manage the relationship with banks and other lenders / investors Manage the relationship with Insurance brokers and manage annual renewal Responsible for HMRC and other compliance related matters Contract reviews/relationships with key suppliers including IT and energy providers

Oversight of payroll processes/provider

Monitoring of pensions and employee benefits Review and monitor processes of internal control and ensure they are followed/appropriate People Lead, develop and support the finance team (3 part-time employees)

General responsibilities To understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of BeyondAutism

To safeguard children and vulnerable adults at all times

To undertake training as required Assist with other work, events and projects as needed Any other duties that the CEO and COO may reasonably require Skills and experience Qualified Accountant with familiarity of the Charity SORP Ideally experience at a senior level within the Charity and/or Education sector

After nearly 18 years, our current Chief Executive has decided to retire. We are therefore seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead WRCC into an exciting future!

You will have a proven record of achievement in a senior leadership role in the charity or related sector. You will have experience in developing strategic plans. You will be able to show a commitment to building communities, relieving poverty, challenging disadvantage and maximising social benefit. WRCC prides itself on acting with honesty and integrity – we are trusted by communities – and you will be able to exemplify these values.

We are offering a salary of circa £55k, a 5% contribution to our auto-enrolment pension and 24 days annual leave.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WRCC is responsible for leading the organisation in achieving its mission and strategic goals. The CEO will provide visionary and operational leadership to ensure the charity's growth, sustainability, and impact. This role involves working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, donors, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the organisation's strategic plan in alignment with its mission and vision.
• Identify and respond to emerging trends and opportunities in the charity sector.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

 Operational Management:

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of programs and services.
• Implement policies and procedures to maintain high standards of governance and accountability.
• Manage the charity's human resources, including recruitment, development, and retention of staff and volunteers.

 Financial Stewardship:

• Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring financial stability and sustainability.
• Secure funding through diverse income streams, including grants, donations, and partnerships.
• Ensure robust financial controls and reporting mechanisms are in place.

 Fundraising and Development:

• Lead fundraising initiatives, cultivating relationships with donors and sponsors.
• Oversee grant writing and reporting processes.
• Explore innovative funding opportunities and partnerships to diversify income.

 Stakeholder Engagement:

• Represent the charity to external stakeholders, including government agencies, media, and community organisations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and supporters.
• Act as the primary spokesperson for the charity, effectively communicating its mission and impact.

 Governance and Compliance:

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Board on the charity's performance and strategic direction.
• Ensure the organisation adheres to its ethical standards and values.

Program Development and Delivery:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.
• Ensure programs align with the charity's mission and effectively meet the needs of beneficiaries.
• Promote best practices and evidence-based approaches in program delivery.

 Communications and Public Relations:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to raise the charity's profile and engagement.
• Oversee the creation of marketing materials, annual reports, and digital content.
• Manage crisis communications and protect the charity's reputation.

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work and a sense of belonging.

We are looking for a compassionate, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide tailored person-centred support to a caseload of formerly homeless individuals known as “Companions”  especially to those who are struggling with substance misuse. Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to identify and promptly address risks or safeguarding concerns. Empathy, attentive listening, and strong verbal communication skills are also key requirements. 

The successful candidate will understand that many people with experience of homelessness can also be trying to navigate other complex needs. The purpose of the Support Worker/ Recovery worker is to provide a person-centred support to a caseload of Companions in particular to those who are experiencing difficulty in maintaining their tenancy due to their experiences and relationship with substances, including alcohol.

Proficiency with IT and the ability to maintain up do date records in our database are necessary. 

If you have the relevant personal qualities, experience, skills, enthusiasm and a positive “can do” attitude and would relish the chance to work in this dynamic, progressive, and successful charity, we would like to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do and a social enterprise that has an exciting future.

Merstham Community Facility Trust (MCFT) was established as a charity in 2006 with the aim to “Support, Empower and Connect” the residents of Merstham to improve their quality of life and to increase the opportunities available to them by providing equal access to provisions and opportunities. 

Internally known as 'Community Projects Lead'

Purpose of job

The purpose of the role is to assist MCFT to achieve its mission to proactively help our community thrive by supporting inclusive access to opportunities, facilities and services which enhance:community leadership and cohesion, health and wellbeing, aspiration and opportunity, independence and inclusion, skills and employability.

The role will include work with residents to identify their priorities and needs and help them to design solutions to meet these, bringing proposals forward to MCFT Manager and Trustees for consideration and funding.  The postholder will also work with a range of stakeholder partners to facilitate and deliver agreed initiatives and services that improve the lives of local residents. 

The role requires the postholder to deliver existing and new projects as allocated, ensuring all projects:

• have adequate risk assessments completed,

• are regularly reviewed,

• that targets and outcomes are met and

• that information is gathered to evaluate projects and contribute to impact reporting.

Please refer to the attachment below for the full job description.

The charity’s Chief Executive is retiring after 18 years in post, and our aim is to strike a balance that will ensure continuity of services, whilst providing the incoming Chief Executive with the scope to develop the charity in line with identified need and new opportunities.

Mentell is seeking a seasoned and proactive Executive Assistant to deliver top-tier administrative support to our Chief Executive Officer, Head of Fundraising and Trustee Board. In this newly established position, you will bring your expertise and efficiency to support daily operations and our senior leaders in a dynamic environment.

Mentell is a UK charity that provides men’s groups, in-person and online for males aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement. We raise awareness of men’s mental health issues, suicide risk and support men through the challenges of life’s journey.

About the Role:

The Executive Assistant will be at the heart of the charity's activities, providing an efficient organisational hub around which the charity operates. Your key responsibilities will include coordinating diaries, managing meeting logistics, and handling agendas and minutes with precision. We have established a new office home in Stockport and are growing fast, building partnerships with social prescribers, GP practices and numerous other bodies as we seek to support as many men as possible.

This role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a growing men’s mental health charity. Given the high-paced nature of this position, you must be exceptionally organized, adept at time management, and capable of meeting tight deadlines under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, Head of Fundraising, and Trustee Board, ensuring seamless communication and preparation of agendas and minutes.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality and a professional and discreet approach.
• Manage online systems to enhance administrative efficiency and support team needs.
• Conduct research and gather information to aid senior decision-making processes and special projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, supporting senior management and building strong working relationships across all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to prepare comprehensive papers, reports, and presentations, and take effective minutes.
• Proven experience in improving administrative systems and working to empower a wide range of stakeholders including senior leaders, staff team and highly committed volunteers.
• Ability to conduct thorough research and provide relevant information for senior decision-making and special initiatives.
• Familiarity with the health or charity sector is a plus, with a good understanding of charity governance and compliance being highly desirable.

Skills and Qualities:

• Highly proactive and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate confidently and professionally at all levels.
• Ability to draft clear, well-structured communications and documents.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to thrive in a busy and varied role.

Working Hours: 

Part-Time (We envisage the working pattern to be 5 hours per day from 9.30am or 10am, with a break for lunch. Although mainly office-based, there would be the opportunity to work from home one day per week on any day other than Wednesday.)

Are you ready to make a monumental impact on the lives of those affected by a rare disease? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your leadership can ignite change? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are a Colchester-based charity looking to appoint a full-time, permanent CEO to lead our small but passionate team.

We support a rapidly growing global community of patients and carers living with eosinophilic-associated diseases and have a network of healthcare and research professionals reaching 43 countries.

As our CEO, you will be at the helm of our mission, guiding our organisation to new heights of success. You will lead with vision and determination, leveraging your expertise to strategise, innovate, and propel our initiatives forward.

You will help to change the lives of people across the world who live with these rare and often isolating diseases and help to fight for awareness, understanding and collaboration among the medical community.

The Role: CEO

Your responsibilities will include:

· Strategic Leadership and Management: Develop and execute strategic plans to advance our mission and objectives, ensuring alignment with our core values and priorities. To be responsible for the management and administration of the charity within the strategic, policy and accountability frameworks laid down by the board of trustees

· Team Empowerment: Inspire and empower our small but dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

· Partnership Building: Cultivate and nurture strategic partnerships with stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, researchers, key opinion-leading healthcare professionals, and industry leaders.

· Advocacy and Awareness: Be a powerful advocate for eosinophilic-associated disease patients, raising awareness, driving policy change, and amplifying their voices on local, national, and international stages.

·  Transforming clinical practice: influencing national and international treatment guidelines from professional bodies

· Fundraising and Sustainability: Drive fundraising efforts and diversify revenue streams to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of our organisation.

Head of Creative Services

£58,000 - £65,000 pa

City of London E1 8QS and we are a hybrid working organisation

This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.

Purpose of job:

As the Head of Creative Services, you will be pivotal in establishing the smooth operation of our Production Directorate. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will collaborate with department heads and other senior stakeholder across the organisation to develop and implement project management and content workflows across teams to enable the team to deliver work effectively.

Once creative ideas are envisioned and agreed upon, you will lead the team in creating the roadmap for implementation. Your role entails developing, training, and assimilating a team of Creatives and Producers into a new operating model capable of developing, managing, and delivering a range of content year-round. This will involve collaborating with project teams across departments to ensure Producers can successfully deliver large, complex content projects, as well as several small to mid-size projects. The primary focus will be for Producers to work across a range of channels and formats (e.g., digital, broadcast, social etc.), creating a system that empowers Producers to work on multiple campaigns and deliver several content projects concurrently. You will lead on delegating tasks and mapping out internal resources, budgets, timelines, and all major details to enable the production team to deliver content on time and within budget.

Your responsibilities also include ensuring that production activities align with our strategic vision, fostering a harmonious and efficient process for the production team to thrive. By instilling order within the team's processes, you will significantly contribute to fostering efficiency and accountability across the wider organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement robust project management processes to ensure the efficient workflow in content delivery. This entails responding to briefs from our Strategy Directorate (Fundraising, Funding, and Corporate Partnerships), who set the strategic direction, objectives, and target audiences. You will support our Production team to address various aspects of these briefs, including conceptual work, video content such as appeal films, photography, shoots, design assets, digital content, and more.

• Continuously improve, streamline and assess best processes and ways of working to seamlessly deliver content on time and within budget.

• Oversee the production of all shoots and content activations, implementing a critical path, and ensuring alignment with the Strategy Directorates and the vision of the creative teams.

• Co-create, build, and maintain the planning roadmap and critical paths (including sign-off processes) for the production team, aligning priorities with departmental budget and strategic objectives.

• Collaborate with production teams and department leads in Legal, HR, and Assurance to establish processes aligned with the Production Directorate's workflows and requirements.

• Oversee paperwork processes, including contract management, safeguarding paperwork, legal documentation, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations and organisational standards.

• The role involves directly managing and strategic planning of production teams while also overseeing resource allocation for creative and production teams, which encompass creatives, designers, editors, and producers.

• Work closely with other department heads to implement traffic management systems, ensuring producers, creatives, and production teams are adequately resourced for optimal performance.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop training programs and materials aimed at enhancing Producers' skills in managing content creation across multi-channel campaigns.

• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) principles, integrating them into creative processes and outputs.

• Strategically build and nurture relationships with external collaborators and freelancers who share our commitment to DEIB and our mission for change.

• Stay informed on industry best practices and emerging trends in integrated marketing and production management to continuously improve operational processes and training initiatives. 

Person specification

Essential criteria

· This role requires both creative and technical skills as well as human-centred people expertise. You should be expert in integrated marketing communication tools and techniques, but also expert at stakeholder management, as you will serve as the liaison for senior stakeholders within Strategy and within the production teams.

· Extensive and demonstrable experience in department and team management, as well as training & development.

· Proven strategic experience in implementing efficient content production workflows for complex integrated cross-media campaigns, such as video, broadcast, digital, event, activations, podcasts, multi-screen shows, and others.

· Experience specifically with implementing processes that have directly enhanced team efficiencies and who has led teams through change and transformation.

· Possess an in-depth understanding and awareness of the training needs required for producers to effectively manage content within campaigns across various channels.

· Previous experience working in a creative agency or production company, with a solid understanding of production operations.

· Expert in project management tools and techniques, with a focus on time and resource management.

· Strong mentorship and coaching skills, with the ability to upskill Producers and empower them to take on more complex projects.

· Excellent knowledge of budget management principles, with the ability to balance financial constraints with creative requirements.

· Demonstrable experience of managing varying production logistics and implementing forward planning techniques, including resource allocation and scheduling

· Solid experience of high-level relationship development with institutional donors and/or global foundation

· Proven experience of negotiating and managing £multimillion, multi-faceted funding partnerships in the voluntary sector 

· A knowledge of the NGO funding landscape 

· Exceptional communication, networking, influencing and persuading skills.

· Building and sustaining effective working relationships both internally and externally 

Desirable criteria 

· Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to find creative solutions to lastminute issues and challenges.

· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

· Extensive experience in paperwork management, including contract administration and compliance documentation.

· Experience of securing partnerships with institutions and/or large global foundations 

· Experience of developing funding propositions with impact and funding teams 

· Knowledge of the impact of poverty on vulnerable people in the UK and around the world 

Perks and benefits:

· Flexible working hours

· Work from home option

· Life Insurance

· Wellness programs

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

· Paid emergency leave

· Sabbatical Opportunities

· Professional development

· Mentoring/coaching

· Paid volunteer days

· Payroll giving

· Salary sacrifice

· Team social events

· Extracurricular clubs

· Cycle to work scheme

· Free fruit

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Closing: 11:55pm, 4th Aug 2024 BST

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Lottery Development Officer

£30,195.77 pro rata

Hybrid working  
37.5 hour per week (part-time hours 30+ would be considered)

About us:  

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we care for children and young people whose lives are just too short. Our aim is to reach every family that needs our help and to offer them the very best choice of care. Did you know that every year we need to raise £6.5m to keep our doors open and only around 16% of our income comes from statutory funding? The rest has to be raised through fundraising activity. 

We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Income Generation team at Bluebell Wood and we are now on the lookout for a dynamic and driven individual to develop and manage the organisation prize-led fundraising income streams.

Bluebell Wood’s weekly lottery and seasonal raffles are crucial for our care funds. Using your strategic thinking and commercial experience, you will oversee prize-led development and operations, ensuring targeted income levels are achieved in line with relevant governance.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Individual Giving Manager to implement strategies to ensure participation grows year on year in alignment with the business plan, whilst also working to both maximize the net contribution of all Bluebell Wood gambling products and to develop new products with this donor audience in mind.

The requirements:

Our direction of travel is to always be creative and ambitious in our growth, therefore we are looking for somebody who is driven to continually improve and develop our income generation opportunities. 

To fulfil this role effectively you will be target-drive, have experience managing budgets and will develop and implement thought provoking campaigns to engage both current and new supporters to maximise income.

You’ll also have a solid understanding of relevant regulations and codes of conduct, be proficient in data management, and ensure compliance with the Gambling Act 2005

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we value everyone who works with us, embrace individual differences and recognise that great things happen when we work together. 

How to apply: 

For informal enquiries please contact Kelly Gerrard. 

Download the job description and person specification here. 

Download your application form from our website jobs page. 

Closing date: 14th August 2024

Are you ready to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Croydon?

The current Chief Executive Officer at Reedham Children's Trust is stepping down after a dynamic 10 years in post, and the Board of Trustees is looking to recruit a new CEO with energy, drive and enthusiasm to continue to develop its strategy of direct investment in youth organisations and services which is changing lives for the better for children, young people and their families in Croydon. For over 180 years, Reedham Children's Trust has worked in and around Croydon - what we do may have change over the years but our committment and belief in what we do has not.

Characteristics of our next CEO:

• a committed, confident and highly motivated individual who is excited about leading a small but ambitious charity.
• an inspiring leader with exceptional communication skills and a proactive approach to building sustainable relationships
• someone with a clear vision to shape the future trajectory of our charity and nurture positive change within the community of Croydon.

Your strategic leadership will drive positive outcomes for the children and young people we support while upholding a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within our organisation.

In return, you will have the opportunity to lead a small, highly skilled and dedicated team, adept in self-management and committed to supporting the CEO and Trustees in delivering high-quality operational and governance services.

Reedham Children’s Trust values diversity and inclusivity – we welcome applications from both experienced CEOs and individuals ready to embark on their first Chief Executive position, especially from those with lived experience of the communities and areas we support, to enrich our organisation and the people we serve.

We believe that with your drive, vision, and leadership abilities, you can help Reedham Children’s Trust continue our mission of transforming lives and creating a positive impact for children and young people in Croydon.

For an informal conversation with the current CEO or Chair, or more information, please visit our website for contact details.

Interviews anticipated for late August/early September.